18-172
Express boat Herøyruta
Express boat Herøyruta has 1–3 departures on weekdays each way. First departure 06:30, last departure 06:30–16:25, crossing time approx. 105 min. Timetables updated 2 October 2026.
Express boat between Sandvær hurtigbåtkai and Skålvær hurtigbåtkai with 9 stops in Nordland. Travel time approx. 105 minutes. Departures Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun.
Notices
- Behovsanløp. Anløpet bookes automatisk ved billettkjøp i Reis appen. Se reisnordland.no/behovsanlop
Route map
Real-timeLive
Next departures
- Gardsøy kai Vega19:40
- Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai09:20
- Gardsøy kai Vega14:35
Onward from here
- Next departures from Skålvær hurtigbåtkaiOpposite direction
Timetable
Timetables Herøyruta 2026
Stop sequence
Stops
Key info
About the route
- Region
- Nordland
- Operating authority
- Reis Nordland
- Type
- Express boat
- Stops
- 9
- Route number
- 18-172
- Segment
- Sandvær hurtigbåtkai – Skålvær hurtigbåtkai
- Service days
- Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun
- Travel time
- ca. 105 min
- First/last
- 06:30 / 16:25
Related routes
Routes sharing stops
- 23-731Bodø–HelgelandExpress boat · 16 stops
- 18-191HelgelandspendelenExpress boat · 8 stops
- 18-159Sandnessjøen–BrønnøysundExpress boat · 4 stops
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Herøyruta ferry cancelled today?
Statens vegvesen has not reported any cancelled departures for Herøyruta right now (last checked 18:30).
Does the Herøyruta ferry run today?
Yes, today Herøyruta runs from 06:30 to 16:25.
When is the last Herøyruta ferry today?
The last departure on Herøyruta today is at 16:25.
Which stops does Herøyruta serve?
Herøyruta serves 9 stops: Sandvær hurtigbåtkai, Langøy hurtigbåtkai, BrasøyFK hurtigbåtkai, Flostad hurtigbåtkai, Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai, Gardsøya kai Vega, Kilvær hurtigbåtkai, Skogsholmen hurtigbåtkai, Skålvær hurtigbåtkai.
Is Herøyruta an express boat or a ferry?
Herøyruta is categorised as express boat. The route operates in the Nordland region.
Who operates Herøyruta?
Herøyruta is part of the public transport network run by Reis Nordland in Nordland. Timetables and tickets are available from Reis Nordland or here on Havspor.
Can I track Herøyruta live?
Yes — on Havspor you can follow Herøyruta live on the map. Havspor shows the positions of express boats and ferries along the entire Norwegian coast using AIS data.
How long does Herøyruta take?
The journey time for Herøyruta is approx. 105 minutes from Sandvær hurtigbåtkai to Skålvær hurtigbåtkai.
On which days does Herøyruta run?
Herøyruta has departures Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun. First departure at 06:30, last at 16:25.
Does Herøyruta have separate summer or winter timetables?
The timetable on this page always shows the current schedule for Herøyruta, updated daily from Entur. The current table is valid 30.09.2026–31.01.2027. A full overview of schedule changes is at havspor.no/sesongruter.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
For express boat routes we recommend buying tickets in advance via the operator's journey planner. Some stops are on-demand stops that must be requested beforehand.